The Runnin' Utes improved to 4-1 at home (4-2 overall) Tuesday night against WAC opponent Fresno State in a 76-63 win. Coming off a two-game skid, Tuesday's win was crucial for the new team's growth and development, particularly as it heads off Thursday for their MWC/MVC challenge contest at...[details]

2008 (Freshman): Saw action in 25 games, making four starts ... recorded 17 assists, made two blocks and one steal ... only field goal of the year came in the first game of the season against Southwest Baptist (Nov. 15) ... made several key defensive stops, including a momentum-shifting play on the road at TCU (Feb. 4) ... gained valuable experience gurading one of the league's top scorers, Wyoming's Brandon Ewing ... best game was Utah's victory over Weber State (Dec. 20), registering career highs in assists (4), blocks (2) and minutes (18) ... made his first career start against California at home (Dec. 10) ... also started at No. 5 Oklahoma (Dec. 13), vs. WSU and at Utah State (Dec. 22).

Personal: Led Brighton to the state semifinals and regional championship as a senior ... region 2 MVP ... named first-team all-state by Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune ... averaged 16 points, eight rebounds and eight assists as a senior ... posted a 3.5 GPA every trimester of his senior year ... Jace Tavita is the son of Gil and Ginger Tavita ... born July 7, 1989 ... undecided on a major.